December weather forecast
Kings Point, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kings Point, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°F (1°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in Kings Point's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C). Kings Point's average nighttime temperature in December modestly descends to a still wintry 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kings Point, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kings Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 23 days and aggregates up to 8.23" (209mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Kings Point, in December, the average water temperature is 48°F (8.9°C).
Note: While a brief time in 48°F (8.9°C) at 55.4°F (13°C) is already bracing, plunging below 50°F (10°C) can severely affect breathing and introduce a cold shock, relying on your physical state.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 33.8°F (1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Kings Point, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Kings Point, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Kings Point, during December, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in December?

In December, the average ocean temperature is 48°F (8.9°C). Swimming in 48°F (8.9°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Kings Point, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Kings Point, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kings Point, NY

Average temperature in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Kings Point, NY

Average pressure in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kings Point, NY

Average wind speed in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Kings Point, NY

Average humidity in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Kings Point, NY

Average rainfall in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Kings Point, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kings Point, NY

Average snowfall in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kings Point, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Kings Point, NY

Average sea temperature in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average sea temperature in December: 48.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.9°F).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kings Point, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kings Point, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Kings Point, NY

Average UV index in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kings Point, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Kings Point, NY

Average visibility in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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